The Doctor-Patient relationship: A bibliometric analysis
# Objective Doctor-patient communication is an essential clinical practice necessary to improve overall patient experience and their adherence to treatment. This form of communication involves first, listening without interruptions and then, conveying information in a clear and concise manner. # M...
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2023-12-01
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| author | Meghana Konda Murdoc Gould Rohan Mangal Anjali Daniel Thor Stead Latha Ganti |
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| description | # Objective
Doctor-patient communication is an essential clinical practice necessary to improve overall patient experience and their adherence to treatment. This form of communication involves first, listening without interruptions and then, conveying information in a clear and concise manner.
# Methods
A bibliometric analysis was conducted on publications extracted from the Web of Science database related to doctor-patient communication from 2012 to 2022 using the VOSviewer 1.6.15 software to visualize trends.
# Results
20,376 articles were from 2012 to 2022 met the inclusion criteria of being recognized by the search phrase "physician-patient communication." Throughout the defined time period, USA, Canada, and Germany consistently took the top three positions in terms of publishing the most articles regarding the topic. Additionally, the *Patient Education and Counseling* Journal was the journal with the most publications regarding the topic.
# Innovation
A bibliometric analysis is a relatively novel way to frame research in a given area. It allows researchers to analyze trends in publication, and capture data from multiple disciplines.
# Conclusion
The number of articles published annually regarding doctor-patient communication has constantly been increasing from 2012-2022, demonstrating its importance as a crucial component of effective health care. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-aab57da7f3d349f5bea9bec828756e1a2025-02-11T20:30:25ZengOpen Medical PublishingHealth Psychology Research2420-81242023-12-0111The Doctor-Patient relationship: A bibliometric analysisMeghana KondaMurdoc GouldRohan MangalAnjali DanielThor SteadLatha Ganti# Objective Doctor-patient communication is an essential clinical practice necessary to improve overall patient experience and their adherence to treatment. This form of communication involves first, listening without interruptions and then, conveying information in a clear and concise manner. # Methods A bibliometric analysis was conducted on publications extracted from the Web of Science database related to doctor-patient communication from 2012 to 2022 using the VOSviewer 1.6.15 software to visualize trends. # Results 20,376 articles were from 2012 to 2022 met the inclusion criteria of being recognized by the search phrase "physician-patient communication." Throughout the defined time period, USA, Canada, and Germany consistently took the top three positions in terms of publishing the most articles regarding the topic. Additionally, the *Patient Education and Counseling* Journal was the journal with the most publications regarding the topic. # Innovation A bibliometric analysis is a relatively novel way to frame research in a given area. It allows researchers to analyze trends in publication, and capture data from multiple disciplines. # Conclusion The number of articles published annually regarding doctor-patient communication has constantly been increasing from 2012-2022, demonstrating its importance as a crucial component of effective health care.https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.90429 |
| spellingShingle | Meghana Konda Murdoc Gould Rohan Mangal Anjali Daniel Thor Stead Latha Ganti The Doctor-Patient relationship: A bibliometric analysis Health Psychology Research |
| title | The Doctor-Patient relationship: A bibliometric analysis |
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| title_fullStr | The Doctor-Patient relationship: A bibliometric analysis |
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| url | https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.90429 |
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